Immigration Updates

By Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Managing Partner, Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC Divorce is rarely simple, but when a marriage spans international borders, the complexity increases exponentially. For high-net-worth individuals, foreign nationals, dual citizens, and multinational executives, an international divorce involves far more than standard state marital laws. It requires a sophisticated…

By Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Managing Partner, Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC When an international custody dispute escalates into the wrongful removal or retention of a child across international borders, parents face a daunting, high-stakes crisis. Navigating the intersection of U.S. federal law, state statutes, and international treaties requires immediate, precise legal…

Por: Dra. Norka M. Schell | Data: 23 de Maio de 2026 Escritório: Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC Ficar noivo é um dos momentos mais marcantes na vida de um casal. Entre a escolha do local perfeito, a degustação do menu e a lista de convidados, os meses que antecedem o casamento são…

By: Norka M. Schell | August 19, 2026 The landscape for F-1 international students has fundamentally changed. Major F-1 Visa Overhaul: What You Need to Know Before September 15, 2026. On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule eliminating “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F-1 nonimmigrants, replacing open-ended admission…

By: Norka M. Schell | August 11, 2026 Is Your Family at Risk? How ICE’s Controversial Memo is Fueling Mandatory Detentions It started with a simple, two-page memo. Today, that single document is causing a nationwide crisis. It is tearing families apart across the country and stretching federal courts to their breaking point. If you…

By Attorney Norka M. Schell | Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC | July 24, 2026 Expanding your business or relocating your family from Brazil to the United States is one of the most transformative financial and personal decisions you can make. However, navigating the intersection of U.S. immigration laws, cross-border corporate structuring, and…

By: Norka M. Schell, Esq. | July 22, 2026 Imagine the relief of walking out of a courthouse in Miami or New York with a signed divorce decree in hand. For most, this marks the final chapter of a difficult journey. But for binational couples or expats with ties to Brazil, that decree might be…

Autora: Norka M. Schell | Advogada Quando a vida familiar e as fronteiras internacionais se cruzam, as disputas legais assumem uma complexidade única. Para imigrantes brasileiros vivendo no estado de Nova Iorque, enfrentar uma crise familiar — como um divórcio litigioso, uma disputa pela guarda dos filhos ou violência doméstica — traz um peso adicional…

Com a globalização, os casamentos transfronteiriços e a aquisição de patrimônio em múltiplos países tornaram-se realidades comuns. No entanto, quando esse vínculo se desfaz, a dissolução do matrimônio deixa de ser apenas uma questão emocional e passa a ser um complexo xadrez global de bens. Em um divórcio internacional, a definição de onde o processo…

By: Norka M. Schell | July 1, 2026 On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its highly anticipated decision in Trump v. Barbara, striking down Executive Order No. 14160 and firmly protecting the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. For immigrant communities across New York and global citizens with ties to…